Upcoming events

John Adams Institute events start with an inspiring talk, continue in discussion, and include questions from the public. Our talks are hosted at venues throughout Amsterdam and our specially selected moderators ensure enriching and thought-provoking evenings.


Tim Walz (SOLD OUT)

Think global, lead local

Tim Walz swept onto the national stage in the summer of 2024 as the vice-presidential nominee for the Democratic party. In the wake of Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election, and the party closing ranks around Kamala Harris as their new presidential hopeful, the major question became: who will stand beside her and …
Read more 2025-02-18 19:30:00 2025-02-18 21:30:00 Europe/Amsterdam Tim Walz (SOLD OUT) (The John Adams Institute) Think global, lead local Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Piet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl

Kim Wehle: Pardon Power

Reforming the Sword of Justice

From high-profile clemencies to its utilization as a political weapon, the use and abuse of the presidential pardon has sparked debate about justice and accountability since the founding of the republic. Most recently, the cases of Hunter Biden and those who stormed the Capitol on January 6th 2021 have reignited debates about the system of …
Read more 2025-03-13 19:30:00 2025-03-13 21:30:00 Europe/Amsterdam Kim Wehle: Pardon Power (The John Adams Institute) Reforming the Sword of Justice OBA Theater, Oosterdokskade 143, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl

R. Jisung Park: Slow Burn

The hidden costs and opportunities of a warming planet

From the wildfires raging in Los Angeles to sea levels rising rapidly on Pacific islands, the destruction of mangroves and rainforests, and melting glaciers. It is easy to be overwhelmed by climate change, especially when it is framed as an ongoing crisis of enormous proportions: a looming global disaster. In Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs …
Read more 2025-03-24 20:00:00 2025-03-24 22:00:00 Europe/Amsterdam R. Jisung Park: Slow Burn (The John Adams Institute) The hidden costs and opportunities of a warming planet Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl

Russell Shorto: Taking Manhattan

The extraordinary events that created New York and shaped America

It is August 1664, and the blue-gray waters of Manhattan’s harbor glisten in the late summer sun. A wind stirs, and the lookout cries, while the citizens of New Amsterdam rush to the waterfront, where white sails are appearing on the horizon. The hulls of four ships come into view, flying the British colors. Commander …
Read more 2025-04-03 19:30:00 2025-04-03 21:30:00 Europe/Amsterdam Russell Shorto: Taking Manhattan (The John Adams Institute) The extraordinary events that created New York and shaped America Rode Hoed, Keizersgracht 102, Amsterdam The John Adams Institute info@john-adams.nl